Building & Facilities Officer
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE - Hybrid, Flexible options available.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £40,476 up to £44,711 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025
The Post
The Built Environment Team manage the Council’s commercial and operational properties and community assets.
As the Building and Facilities Officer, you will be expected to:
* Manage the ad-hoc building refurbishment projects (up to a project works value of circa. £50k), including preparing schedules of work, obtaining costings for works and obtaining all necessary consents for works.
* Contribute to the planned maintenance works programme, including carrying out condition survey reports.
* Deal with requests for responsive repairs, including obtaining sufficient detail from the reporting party, providing clear instruction to contractors, problem-solve as required and monitor completion of works in relation to quality.
* Monitor works within our tenant occupied properties, including checks in relation to building fabric and services compliance.
The Person
You must be:
* Educated to degree level or with a professional/technical qualification in a property related discipline or
* A relevant HND may be considered where supported by substantial relevant work experience.
* Willing to undertake various training courses to support knowledge of legislative requirements e.g. Asbestos Awareness, Legionella.
* Membership of an appropriate professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be an advantage.
* You may also be expected to participate in the Councils emergency out of hours repairs rota.
* Project and contract management experience are both desirable for this role.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
* 28.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions
* Flexible working options (e.g. hybrid and flexitime)
* Staff Parking Permit
* Reimbursement of professional fees
* Comprehensive management development and training
* Access to a range of benefits and discounts via the council's Vivup benefits platform
* Leisure and travel discounts
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
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